FISH-ful Saturday Celebrates NOAA's 200th Anniversary: Earth Origami, noon-2pm, second floor Aquarium. Learn how NOAA's scientists use 3-D models to gather information about the earth and the role natural forces play in shaping it.

Feb. 16

FISH-ful Saturday Celebrates NOAA's 200th Anniversary: Recognizing Aliens, noon-2pm, second floor Aquarium. NOAA has a group of scientists that helps identify alien species before they become invasive. Test your alien recognition skills.

Feb. 23

National Ocean Science Spoonbill Bowl, Florida Regional: The Pier Aquarium is a proud sponsor of this event scheduled at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus.

March 1

FISH-ful Saturday Celebrates NOAA's 200th Anniversary: Species Origami, noon-2pm, second floor Aquarium. Using the delicate art of Japanese paper folding, we will discover the fragility of several of the world's endangered species.

March 8

Spa Beach Splash, 10am-1pm, Spa Beach and the Roy G. Harrell, Jr. Education Station. This is The Pier Aquarium's free marine discovery day with several partners.

FISH-ful Saturday Celebrates NOAA's 200th Anniversary: Unexplored Territory, noon-2pm, second floor Aquarium. NOAA's scientists say there are more than 200,000 species of fish in our ocean, but most of the ocean still remains unexplored. Learn how they navigate and create your own fish mobile.

FISH-ful Saturday: The Pier Aquarium's Kids' Fishing Tournament, 8:30am-noon The Kids' Fishing Tournament is back with more fun than ever! Kids 12 years old and younger learn about fishing, fish from the Pier and can win ribbons, trophies and other prizes. $1 registration.

Opening Day of Counting on Fish, a new interactive exhibit on sportfish with touch screens, displays, models and art illustrations

June 7

FISH-ful Saturday: ROV Workshop, noon-2pm, second floor Aquarium. Learn how to build a remote operated vehicle using simple hardware store materials. Participants will build and fly (in the water) an ROV during class.

June 21

FISH-ful Saturday Celebrates NOAA's 200th Anniversary: Hurricanes at Book Nook by the Bay, noon-2pm, second floor Aquarium. Participants will learn about tracking maps, how hurricanes are named and where they come from.